Rahul Rai
Senior Procurement Manager | IT Procurement | SaaS & Cloud Sourcing | Vendor & Contract Management | Cost Optimization & Risk Mitigation | Team Management
- Role
- Senior Procurement Manager at PepsiCo
- Location
- Hyderabad, TG, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rahul Rai
Strategic and results-driven Procurement & Sourcing Leader with 12+ years of global experience in IT Procurement, SaaS/Cloud, Enterprise Software, and IT Services. Skilled in leading multimillion-dollar negotiations with top-tier vendors including Salesforce, Microsoft, Adobe, Oracle, VMware, Atlassian and more.I specialize in:Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Transformation – delivered $3M+ annual savings by driving contract optimization and cost reduction strategies.Vendor & Supplier Management – improved supplier performance by 20% through strong governance, SLA frameworks, and long-term partnerships.Contract Lifecycle Management – expert in NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, DPAs, and renewals, ensuring compliance with SOX, GDPR, Data Privacy, and IT Security.Cross-Functional Leadership – collaborate with Legal, Cybersecurity, Finance & C-level executives to align sourcing strategies with business goals.Tools & Platforms – proficient in SAP Ariba, NetSuite, Microsoft Navision, Excel, PowerPoint, and cloud procurement platforms.Recognized for driving procurement excellence in regulated industries (Pharma, Fintech, IT Services) and enabling organizations to achieve cost savings, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency. Currently leading global procurement initiatives at HighRadius Technologies as Senior Procurement Manager. Open to networking, knowledge-sharing, and exploring leadership opportunities in Global IT Procurement & Strategic Sourcing.My mission is to create value through effective procurement strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Legal and Cybersecurity, to mitigate risks and maximize efficiency. I bring expertise in contract negotiations, procurement process improvement, and vendor management, ensuring business goals align with operational excellence. Passionate about delivering impactful results, I empower teams to achieve measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Experience
Senior Procurement Manager
Dec 2025 — Present · Hyderabad, IN
Education
Swami Vivekananda College of Science and Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Computer Science and Engineering
2007 — 2011
Vivekanand Sr. Sec. School
CBSE 12, Mathematics
Rajiv Gandhi Prodyogiki Vishwavidyalaya
Bachelor's degree, Computer Engineering
Jyoti English Medium High School
High School
2004 — 2005
Skills
- Order Processing
- Procurement
- Vendor Management
- Sales
- Purchasing Negotiation
- Enterprise Software
- Team Management
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